Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features

The program has access to a stereotactic radiosurgery system, an intraoperative MRI, and a pediatric hospital. -

Total Program Size
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1365160C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
30
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2025-2026 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
No
Step 2 required
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
80
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
16
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
10
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Not Available
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Not Available
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
30
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Research rotation
Optional
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1602821047
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
0
0
99
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Jeroen
Middle Name
Raymond
Last Name
Coppens
Degrees
MD
Address

St Louis Univ Sch of Med
Neurological Surgery Pgm
1008 S Spring Ave
St Louis, MO 63110
United States

Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-90.240661 38.626259)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Hannah
Last Name
Miller
Address

St Louis Univ Sch of Med
Neurological Surgery Pgm
1008 S Spring Ave
St Louis, MO 63110
United States

Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-90.240661 38.626259)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
65.10
% IMG
34.90
% DO
0.00
% Female
24.60
% Male
75.40
Total Physician
7
Total Non Physician
6
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
28.60
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.00
Call Schedule
Frequency Duration Weeks/Months
Year 1 Array
Year 1 Array
Year 1 Array
Year 1 Array
Year 1 Array
Year 1 Array
Year 1 Array
Graduate year statistics
Salary Paid Vacation Sick Leave
Year 1 $64,027 21 30
Year 2 $65,804 21 30
Year 3 $67,897 21 30
Year 4 $70,924 21 30
Year 5 $73,653 21 30
Year 6 $75,902 21 30
Year 7 $78,651 21 30
Total Positions
7
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
1
Medical education gap
Clinical experience in the US
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
Information on the program's leave policies
https://www.ssmhealth.com/resources-for-health-professionals/education/medical-residencies/graduate-medical-education-saint-louis-university/gme-benefits
First Year Positions
1
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
In person
Required Letters Min
3
Required Letters Max
4
Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Off
Letter from a department chair
On
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
On
Required specialty-specific away rotations
Off
Military Match
Off
Urology Match
Off
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 1 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
Central Application
Off
ERAS_IND
On